Corticosteroids and Serum Glucose Levels
Federal Practitioner. 2009 June;26(6):E3
June 1, 2009|Federal Practitioner
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Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are systemically absorbed, and studies have shown that their use is associated with decreased bone density, fractures, skin changes, myocardial infarctions, inflammation markers, and a decrease in glucose control. But are the drugs also associated with increased serum glucose levels?
